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Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) / MACs
Name of the Contract – GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
Contract Number – 47QTCA19D001K
Special Item Numbers (SINs)
- 54151S – IT Professional Services
- 54151HEAL – Health IT Services
- 518210C – Cloud Computing and Cloud-Related IT Professional Services
- 541611 – Management and Financial Consulting
- OLM – Order Level Materials
The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is a government-wide contract vehicle that enables federal agencies to procure a broad range of information technology and professional services through a streamlined, pre-competed process. Through its MAS contract, Cognizance Technologies provides IT professional services, Health IT solutions, cloud computing services, systems development, information assurance, and enterprise IT support. This vehicle allows agencies to quickly access qualified expertise to support mission-critical programs while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
Name of the Contract – 8(a) STARS III Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
Contract Number – 47QTCB21D0429 (DBA Sagacity Ventures, LLC)
Contracting Agency – General Services Administration (GSA)
Ceiling – $50 billion (program ceiling)
8(a) STARS III is a government-wide acquisition contract designed to provide federal agencies with flexible access to customized information technology solutions from a diverse pool of 8(a) small business partners. The vehicle supports a broad range of IT services, enabling agencies to procure mission-critical technology capabilities through streamlined ordering procedures. Through participation in 8(a) STARS III, Cognizance Technologies supports federal programs with scalable, secure, and compliant IT solutions aligned to evolving government requirements.
Agency-Specific IDIQs/BPAs
Name of the Contract – CMS Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (CMS SPARC)
Contract Number – HHSM-500-2017-000581
Contracting Agency – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The CMS SPARC vehicle enables federal agencies — particularly within health and human services — to procure complex IT solutions, consulting, and technical support services through an established, CMS-managed contract platform. SPARC supports requirements across systems modernization, enterprise IT, data management, analytics, and health program support functions. Through SPARC, Cognizance Technologies can respond to agency task orders with qualified teams and compliant solutions in areas such as cloud transformation, health informatics, regulatory systems support, data analytics, and enterprise operations.
Name of the Vehicle / Designation – Regulatory Review Support (RRS)
Issuing Agency – U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulatory Review Support (RRS) is an FDA qualification that enables access to specialized technical, scientific, and analytical services in support of regulatory review activities. Organizations qualified under RRS support FDA review programs by providing expertise in regulatory IT systems, data analysis, workflow support, and compliance-focused services that help facilitate evidence-based regulatory decision-making across regulated product areas.
Name of the Vehicle / Designation – Scientific Support Services (SSS)
Issuing Agency – U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Scientific Support Services (SSS) is an FDA qualification that supports access to scientific, technical, and operational expertise for biomedical and public health research programs. Under SSS, Cognizance Technologies provides informatics, data management, analytics, and scientific workflow support that enables research organizations to manage complex datasets, collaborate effectively, and advance mission-driven research initiatives.
Quality & Process Maturity Certifications
Name of the Contract – Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
Cognizance Technologies has achieved CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Development and Services, demonstrating that our processes are well-defined, documented, and consistently applied across projects. This certification reflects organizational maturity in delivering high-quality IT and scientific support services through standardized, repeatable practices. It assures federal clients that Cognizance Technologies operates with strong governance, disciplined execution, proactive risk management, and a commitment to continuous process improvement across mission-critical programs.
Quality & Process Maturity Certifications
Name of the Certification – ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS)
Issuing Authority – International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Validity / Scope – Organization-wide Quality Management System covering IT services, systems engineering, health IT, data analytics, and program support services
Cognizance Technologies’ ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates a disciplined, organization-wide approach to quality management and continuous improvement. The certification validates that our processes are formally defined, consistently executed, and continuously monitored to ensure reliable service delivery, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. It provides assurance to federal clients and partners that our operations are governed by standardized controls that support repeatable performance, risk management, and sustained excellence across all engagements.
Name of the Certification – ISO/IEC 27001:2013 – Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Issuing Authority – International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Validity / Scope – Organization-wide Information Security Management System covering IT services, health IT systems, data analytics platforms, cloud infrastructure, and federal program support operations
Cognizance Technologies’ ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification validates our structured, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive information across systems, data, and operations. The certification confirms that our information security controls are formally defined, consistently implemented, and continuously monitored to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets. For federal and public-sector clients, this provides assurance that data protection, cybersecurity governance, and risk management are embedded into our day-to-day operations and aligned with internationally recognized security standards.
Name of the Certification – ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 – Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS)
Issuing Authority – International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Validity / Scope – Organization-wide IT Service Management System governing service delivery, operations, incident management, change management, and continuous service improvement across federal and public-sector programs
Cognizance Technologies’ ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification demonstrates our ability to deliver reliable, high-quality IT services through standardized, well-governed service management practices. The certification confirms that our IT service lifecycle—from design and transition to operations and improvement—is formally defined, performance-driven, and aligned with business and mission needs. For government and regulated environments, this provides assurance that our service delivery model emphasizes accountability, operational resilience, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement in accordance with internationally recognized IT service management standards.
Name of the Certification – ISO/IEC 42001 – Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)
Issuing Authority – International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Validity / Scope – Organization-wide Artificial Intelligence Management System governing the responsible design, development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of AI-enabled systems. The scope includes AI risk management, governance, ethical use, transparency, data quality, security, and compliance across federal, public-sector, and regulated environments.
Cognizance Technologies’ ISO/IEC 42001 certification demonstrates our commitment to the responsible, secure, and transparent use of artificial intelligence across mission-critical programs. This certification confirms that our AI practices are governed by a formal management system that addresses risk, accountability, data integrity, and ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle.